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Jefferson man accused of rape pleads to lesser charge

Joseph Lindsey attends his committal hearing Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, in Hall County Magistrate Court for charges of raping a woman at an Oakwood home. Lindsey pleaded guilty Nov. 1 to a reduced charge of false imprisonment. He was sentenced by Superior Court Judge Bonnie Oliver to nine years on probation to be served consecutively to another case. - photo by Scott Rogers

11032022 LINDSEY 1.jpg — Joseph Lindsey attends his committal hearing Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, in Hall County Magistrate Court for charges of raping a woman at an Oakwood home. Lindsey pleaded guilty Nov. 1 to a reduced charge of false imprisonment. He was sentenced by Superior Court Judge Bonnie Oliver to nine years on probation to be served consecutively to another case. - photo by Scott Rogers

A Jefferson man accused of rape at an Oakwood house party pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and received probation, according to court documents.